GIRONA TO THE TOURMALET
via the costa brava & pyrenees
9 - 22 JUNE 2024
SOLD OUT
This is the ultimate cycling adventure - from Girona to the epic Col du Tourmalet via the beautiful Costa Brava and climbs of the Pyrenees. We experience the contrasting Spanish and French cultures and cuisines, enjoy the beaches, art and medieval villages of the Costa Brava and journey to the Pyrenees, conquering the famous Cols of the Tour de France and Vuelta Espana.
This tour at a glance
Dates
Dates: Sunday 9- Saturday 22 June 2024
Start: Girona, Spain
Finish: Lourdes, France
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
The ride begins with easier days of rolling coastal riding, building to the challenging climbs of the Pyrenees. Arrive with a good level of fitness and mountain experience. There are opportunities for more/less climbing along the way and 3 loop/rest days.
Duration
13 nights,
2 - 4 star hotels (mostly 3*)
3 locations are 2 night stays
(Cadaques, Seu d’Urgell, Bagneres de Luchon)
Pricing
$6550 AUD per person twin share
$1200 AUD single supplement
Tour Deposit $900 per person
Sold out - waitlist only
Details
Ride from Girona to the Col du Tourmalet via the Costa Brava. We start in Girona, one of the world’s top cycling destinations. We explore the local roads, stunning coastlines, medieval villages and vineyards of the Emporda wine region. We have 2 nights in the spectacular traditional seaside village of Cadaques - home to Salvador Dali.
We climb the famous Rocacorba and our route traverses the Pyrenees, crossing the most beautiful and well known climbs of the Tour de France and Vuelta España for a finalé of the climb to the famous Col du Tourmalet.
Terrain Rolling coastal cycling making way to hilly and mountainous terrain as we pass through the Pyrenees.
Cuisine is a highlight on all our tours. This tour offers an incredible range of food from Catalan seafood along the coast, tapas bars, to hearty mountain cuisine and refined french fare. We are passionate about food and group meals are carefully researched to showcase the best of the regions .
Distance 800km+ (options for more/less)
Average Daily Distance 70-100km per day
Rest/Loop Days 3 (Cadaques, Seu d’Urgell & Bagneres de Luchon)
Bikes Bring your own. E-bikes welcome.
Group Size Small to mod sized group of cyclists.
Accomodation Hotels. We prefer small, family run hotels where possible and stay in mostly 3 star accommodation.
Meals 13 breakfasts, 8 afternoon teas, 7 group meals.
Start/Finish Meet in Girona, Spain. Finish in Lourdes, France. Girona is easily accessible from Barcelona El Prat airport. Lourdes is on the the TGV line with direct services to Toulouse, Bordeaux or Paris all with airports. Transfers also available.
Inclusions Request our Tour information document for a comprehensive list of inclusions.
Exclusions Your bike & spare parts, travel to start/finish hotel, alcoholic & specialty beverages not included in group meals, other breakfasts/lunches/dinners not included in the Tour
Tour Itinerary Request Tour Information PDF via email.
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Tour Highlights
Starting in Girona - a beautiful, historic Catalan city, with wonderful restaurants and a cafe scene to rival Melbourne’s, surrounded by incredible mountain and coastal cycling - it’s easy to see why so many pro cyclists call it home. We ride the quiet roads popular with the locals, visit lakeside Banyoles and climb the famous Rocacorba.
The Costa Brava - spectacular coastal cycling, medieval villages, the vineyards of the Emporda wine region. We spend 3 nights on the coast, with lots of opportunities for afternoon swims in the Med. Art lovers will relish the opportunity to visit Salvador Dali’s house in Cadaques, where we spend 2 nights.
Riding through the Pyrenees mountain villages, where we share tiny country roads with sheep, goats and cows as the rolling hills become the mighty peaks of the Pyrenees. The villages on the French and Spanish sides have their own unique culture, cuisine and traditions as we ride through them and stop to soak up the atmosphere.
Conquering the spectacular and famous Cols and Passo! Aspin, Peyresourde, Portillon, Superbagneres, Canto, Bon Aigua - to name a few!! We spend 2 nights in beautiful Bagneres de Luchon. It’s a mountain climbers dream as we ride these epic climbs and sweeping, hair-pinned descents and have a grande finalé ride to conquer the epic Col du Tourmalet!
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